Nevada Tax Reform Call Seeks State and County Split
State Board of Assessors debate exposes faults in Nevada revenue system. Critics say current practice undervalues property by two thirds, driving capital away and raising effective rates. Maine and Oregon models cited. advocates urge repeal of old law and adoption of a simple statewide valuation method to ensure equal taxation.
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Carson
State Board of Assessors
Nevada
Oregon
California
Maine
Commonwealth
Astor defeats in British polls echo U S political ties
The Waldorf Astor lineage faces electoral losses in Britain with Unionists, recalling William Waldorf Astor’s own congressional bid in New York. Reports say his wealth and social stature shaped his status, sparking rumors of titles while stressing his eventual retreat from public life and the note that the United States remains a difficult arena for a gentleman.
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Waldorf Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Great Britain
Congress
New York
Astor
United States
Lannon
William Waldorf
TAX ON PATENTED MINES Goldfield Laws Test Tax Claims
Goldfield District Court actions seek judicial interpretation of a constitutional act on taxation of patented mining claims with judges to hear whether patented mines are taxed differently from nonproducing properties. Temporary injunctions blocked tax collectors and assessors from enforcing delinquencies against several mining companies pending ruling.
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Goldfield Companies
Goldfield News
District Court
Joshus Man Gold Mining Company
Mayflower Gold Mining Company
Goldfield Mining and Milling Company
Gold Buttes Mining Company
Pike Will Not Resign From Humboldt Churchill District
Judge W H A Pike refutes a colleague's resignation plan to redraw districts Humboldt and Churchill. He states he will not resign and will serve out his term elected for the Washoe County district. He notes his aim to fulfill duties until January 1911, continuing as judge of the district including Washoe, Churchill and Humboldt Counties.
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W. H. A. Pike
John 8. Orr
Humboldt
Churchill
Wastice County
Piko Yeaterda
Hanboldt
Offlee
Util
Washoe
Courehill
Jarbridge Boozeless Camp and Forest Reserve Dilemma
The Goldfield Tribune notes Jarbridge sits in a forest reserve where alcohol is banned and predicts doom for a dry camp. It claims locals must obtain ground access by paying a forest ranger ten dollars for a simple permit, highlighting the tension between mining aims and prohibition.
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Jarbridge
Forest Ranger
Goldfield Tribune
Nevada School Funds Apportioned for 1910 to Schools
State Superintendent Orvin Ring announces the first apportionment of school funds for 1910. Nevada has 12 448 registered pupils and an allocation of 7 81745 dollars per child totaling 897 979 53 dollars. An emergency fund adds 3000 dollars, bringing the statewide total to over 100 000 dollars. The notice lists each county's apportionment and pupil count for distribution to school officers and county clerks.
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Orvin Ring
Elie
Nevada
Ring
One On the Drummer Travels in Town
In a brief hotel cafe scene a dapper traveling man chats with waitress Ella. She speaks of pride, honesty, and family, noting she’s long worked at the hotel, values her wages, and rejects a suitor while she remains wary of advances. He orders coffee and hotcakes, indicating slight hunger.
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Ella
Lovelock Hay Market Expands as Demand Rises
A statewide cold map boosts hay demand for stockmen. Lovelock Valley shipped 18 cars in three days, with potential growth if more cars become available. Most of the hay this week goes to Eastern Nevada points.
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Lovelock Shipping
Lovelock
Lovelock Valley
Nevada
Gold and Silver Output Rise in 1909 United States
Washington reports preliminary 1909 gold output at 9,252,900 fine ounces valued around 94.56 million, silver at $0.52016 per ounce yielding about 28.01 million. Nevada, California and Alaska show gold gains, Colorado and South Dakota declines linked to Homestake Mine shutdowns. Nevada’s population may nearly triple in a decade with officials seeking 110 enumerators by April 15 amid applicant shortages.
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Washington, D. C
United States
A. Pratt Andrew
Mint
Nevada
Alaska
Colorado
South Dakets
Homestake
Idaho
George Russell
Russell
Heavy Snow Credits Jarbridge Gold Camp Prospectors
Ralph E. Herbert, a former Jarbridge resident and one of the camp's discoverers, notes four to five feet of snow makes prospecting impossible. With no stores and provisions needing packing, stock has no feed. He urges staying away until spring, while predicting a 20 by 30 mile mineral belt could become a major gold camp in the state.
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Jarbridge
Ralph E. Herbert
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J.stowe Spencer
Eureka, Nevada
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U.S. Mineral Surveyor
Eureka
James A. Rattazzi
North Main Street
C. A. Conkling
Hjal
Bateman Street
Brown Hotel
L. H. Francis
South Main Street
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Tam
Henry E. Mitchell
American Smelting & Refining Company
Garfield Smelting Company
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Eureks
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Piola
Saud
Edward and Clark Streets
C. Hamilton
Smith-Richard
Ov Wells, Fargo & Co's
Bevada
Otto T. Williams
Dotta
Elko
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Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Tranasets
Savings Department
Scheeline Baarg & Trust Co
Reno, Nevada
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Hiker Cash Store
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J. B. Biale
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